. As announced last year, due to the global effects of the Coronavirus COVID-19, the Skyrunner World Series took decision of cancelling the circuit for 2020. Now, the circuit is back in 2021, or it should and the organization announces the calendar for next year. Although the state of the world in 2021 is still […]
Category Archives: international skyrunning federation
July
07
TRANSVULCANIA 2020 FINALLY CANCELLED: THE COVID-19 MAKES THE TRANSVULCANIA CANCELLED
posted by adefrutos
. Transvulcania 2020 will be finally cancelled due the COVID-19 outbreak. The international health situation caused by Covid-19 forces the cancellation of Transvulcania. The restrictions laid down by the European Union on passenger traffic from third countries and the inability to ensure the health of participants, family members and fans require the organization to postpone […]
June
11
SKYRUNNING WORLD SERIES: CANCELLED DUE THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK
posted by adefrutos
. The international circuit of Skyrunning will not take place in 2020 due to the consequences of the sanitary crisis that has hit the world. The 52-week ranking, taking into account results of the past 52 weeks, will be frozen. However, some of the races of the circuit will still be launched, but they […]
May
12
TRANSVULCANIA VIRTUAL RACE: BIG IMPACT OF THE VIRTUAL RACE IN THE DIFFERENT PLATFORMS
posted by adefrutos
. Last weekend was held the Transvulcania Virtual Race. Hold in place of the “real race” the organization decided to held a Virtual Race where asked to participate in Social Networks. The impact on the different platforms of the Transvulcania Virtual Race reaches unprecedented figures in the history of sport on La Palma. The CEO […]
April
28
SKYRUNNING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: POSTPONED DUE THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK TILL 2021
posted by adefrutos
. The 2020 Skyrunning World Championships was going to be celebrated this July 10-12, 2020 at the BUFF® Mountain Festival in the Spanish Pyrenees, however and due the COVID-19 outbreak, the event has been postponed to the same venue in 2021. Because of this, runners such as Kilian Jornet or Jan Margarit will no […]
April
02
TRANSVULCANIA 2020 POSTPONED: THE TRANSVULCANIA WEEK MOVES OUT TO THE WEEK OF 09/26 TO 10/03
posted by adefrutos
. Transvulcania 2020 postponed to autumn due the COVID-19 outbreak. Given the extraordinary situation generated by the transmission of COVID-19 and after analyzing the situation with all the agents involved, the Government of Spain, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Health of the Government of the Canary Islands, the Ministry of Health of the […]
March
21
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2020: UPDATE – SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES CIRCUIT POSTPONED TO JULY
posted by adefrutos
. Due to the global effects of the Coronavirus COVID-19, the Skyrunner World Series has made the decision that no race of the 2020 circuit will be held before the end of July. As it stands today, the upcoming season will start with Skyrace Comapedrosa on the 26th of July 2020. These necessary precautions have […]
March
10
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2020: 184 Elite Athletes Announced for 2020 Skyrunner World Series
posted by adefrutos
. A record-breaking 184 elite athletes of 30 nationalities will compete in the 2020 Skyrunner World Series. This year, the official circuit opens its doors to a host of young talent and new names eager to take on top skyrunners at the world’s most competitive and technical racing circuit. If all goes to plan, considering […]
January
08
UPHILL MOUNTAIN RACES 1985-2020: VK WORLD CIRCUIT 2020 CANCELLED; ISF TO HOLD 2020 VK CHAMPIONSHIPS; WMRA TO HOLD 2020 WORLD CHAMPS AND UPHILL CIRCUIT.
posted by adefrutos
. The Vertical Kilometer World Circuit has been cancelled for 2020, as communicated by its organizer, Skyman SA last week. However, despite that fact the International Skyrunning Federation issued yesterday a press release to reassure that the Vertical Kilometer will yet be included in the *Vertical category of the Skyrunning World Championships, Youth Skyrunning World Championships […]
October
18
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2020: CALENDAR RACE FOR 2020 ANNOUNCED. TWO NEW COUNTRIES AND 4 NEW COURSES
posted by adefrutos
. And we have now the official calendar for Skyrunner World Series 2020, 16 races, 1 SkyMasters, 4 new courses and 2 new countries make up next year’s skyrunning season. After a successful 2019, the Migu Run Skyrunner World Series continues to lead developments in the sport by announcing spectacular calendar of pure skyrunning races […]
October
07
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: MARGARIT AND SANZ CLAIM LAST VICTORIES BEFORE SKYMASTERS AT SKY PIRINEU
posted by adefrutos
. Jan Margarit scores his second win of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series and former cross-country runner, Ainhoa Sanz, steals the show as Spanish winning duo take home last victories before the SkyMasters. As the sun shone above the beautiful Spanish Pyrenees at 9 am this morning, 1,000 skyrunners tore through the town of Bagà […]
September
30
VK WORLD CIRCUIT 2019: CIRCUIT CHAMPIONS CROWNED AND WORLD RECORD DESTROYED AT VERTICALE DU GRAND SERRE
posted by adefrutos
. Daniel Osanz and Jessica Pardin are crowned the 2019 Vertical Kilometer World Circuit champions at the final race of the series, Verticale du Grand Serre. Axelle Gachet-Mollaret also bags €2,000 bonus prize for breaking the world record at the shortest and steepest VK race in the world. The spectacular grand finale and last bonus […]
September
23
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: EMOTIONAL VICTORIES FOR DEBATS AND MARMISSOLLE AT “SAVAGE” PIRIN ULTRA SKYRACE
posted by adefrutos
. French skyrunner, Beñat Marmissolle, breaks course record and Ragna Debats fights off fierce female field at the 14th race of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series. The edition was a perfect illustration of the difference between ultra running and skyrunning. Although the course covered a distance of 66 km with 4,400m of vertical gain, […]
September
21
DANI OSANZ LEADS VK WORLD CIRCUIT WITH ONE LAST RACE TO GO! OSANZ & KREUZER WON THE DOUBLE VK AT LES KM DE CHANDO. (Switzerland)
posted by mayayo oxigeno
. The VK World Circuit is coming into its final race next weekedn with 21 years old spaniard Daniel Osanz as leader. Today, the double VK at Les KM de Chando, we enjoyed the last race before the final of the Vertical Kilometer World Circuit. The event attracted an impressive and international lineup to Chandolin […]
August
01
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: SERIES ARRIVE TO NORWAY WITH THE TROMSØ SKYRACE
posted by adefrutos
. Known as the toughest race in the calendar and being the brainchild of the king and queen of skyrunning, Kilian Jornet and Emelie Forsberg, it’s no wonder why. The race follows the soul of skyrunning: a 57 km course, with 4,700m of vertical gain, that links the summits of Tromsdalstind (1238m) and Hamperokken (1404m). […]
July
28
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: SHEILA AVILÉS AND JAN MARGARIT WINS AT SKYRACE COMAPEDROSA
posted by adefrutos
. The tenth race of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series saw two mighty locals dominate the field from start to finish on the shortest and steepest race of the season. Sheila Avilés got the hat-trick this season after dominating the race from start, on the men side Jan Margarit won the race with […]
July
25
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: COMAPEDROSA COMING IN THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN OF ANDORRA
posted by adefrutos
. This Sunday, July 28, 661 runners of 28 nationalities will climb the highest mountain in the principality of Andorra for Skyrace Comapedrosa. With race veterans going head to head with new skyrunning stars, the tenth race of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series season promises an exciting clash of generations on a short, […]
July
24
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: DEBATS AND MINOGGIO WIN AT ROYAL ULTRA SKYMARATHON
posted by adefrutos
. After the BUFF Epic Trail 42 km (BET), Ragna Debats established a new course record at the Royal Ultra SkyMarathon, on the men side, Minoggio got a victory at home. Faced extreme conditions and fierce head-to-heads at Royal Ultra SkyMarathon, the ninth race of the Migu Run Skyrunner® World Series crowned Debats and Minoggio. […]
July
15
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: SHEILA AVILÉS AND ORIOL CARDONA, CROWNED AT BUFF EPIC TRAIL SUPERSKY RACE
posted by adefrutos
. BUFF Epic Trail 42 km (BET), the third SuperSky Race of the Migu Run Skyrunner World Series is gone and gave double points for the winners Sheila Avilés and Oriol Cardona that won at their homeland. With an unpredictable weather, Vall de Boí hosted an unpredictable race too that turn as epic as its […]
July
10
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: BUFF EPIC TRAIL, SUPERSKY RACE BECOMES CRUCIAL
posted by adefrutos
. BUFF Epic Trail 42 km (BET), the eighth race of the official skyrunning circuit takes place on Sunday, July 14th at 08:00 am. The 42 km course with 3,300m of vertical gain starts and finishes in the village of Barruera, crossing through Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park in the heart of […]
June
26
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: AN ASCENT TO THE HOME OF GODS, IT IS TIME FOR OLYMPUS MARATHON
posted by adefrutos
. On the weekend, athletes from all over the world will run in the footsteps of the ancient Olympians for the seventh race of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series. The Olympus Marathon, 44km and 3,200m vertical gain which revives the pilgrimage of the ancient Greeks to Mount Olympus, where they ascended every year […]
June
06
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: THE SERIES ARRIVE TO ITALY WITH LIVIGNO SKYMARATHON
posted by adefrutos
. The first Italian stage of the Migu Run Skyrunner World Series on Saturday 15th June promises to be memorable, with an even higher level of the legendary Basque Zegama marathon. Indeed, the 34km Skymarathon (with a 2700m uphill difference in height) held on the border between Italy and Switzerland has not only sold out, […]
June
03
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: Pere Aurell and Maria Koller crowned champions at Madeira SkyRace
posted by adefrutos
. Pere Aurell of Spain and German newcomer, Maria Koller, were the champions of the fifth race of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series this weekend on the island of Madeira. Both athletes achieved their first victory at this pure skyrunning course after a tough and technical battle against some of the strongest names […]
May
31
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: IT IS THE TURN OF MADEIRA SKYRACE
posted by adefrutos
. This Saturday, June 1, the 2019 Migu Run Skyunner World Series lands on the volcanic island of Madeira for the spectacular Madeira Skyrace, the fifth race of the season. High mountains, volcanic terrain and mild climate, Madeira is the prefect place for a skyrunner. The island itself has become known as the ideal training […]
May
20
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: Elena Rukhliada and Bartlomiej Przedwojewski wins Skyrace des Matheysins
posted by adefrutos
. The fourth stage of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series is over, rain, snow and sharp, technical ridges – Skyrace des Matheysins well and truly earned its Skyrace status with Poland’s Przedwojewski and Russia’s Rukhliada taking the win on an extreme course in the French Alps. _________________ . SKYRACE DES MATHEYSINS […]
May
17
SKYRUNNER WORLD SERIES 2019: THE TURN OF SKYRACE DES MATHEYSINS
posted by adefrutos
. The fourth stage of the 2019 Migu Run Skyrunner World Series is coming and will see top skyrunners from over 30 countries, flock to the French alps on May 19th, curious to discover the steep, fast and technical Skyrace des Matheysins. New to the Migu Run Skyrunner World Series calendar it hasn’t stopped Skyrace […]
May
12
TRANSVULCANIA 2019 ENDED: THIBAUT GARRIVIER AND RAGNA DEBATS WINS THE ULTRA
posted by adefrutos
. Victory for Ragna Debats and Thibaut Garrivier at La Palma, with temperatures soared today on the island, where the first SuperSky race of the Migu Run Skyrunner® World Series saw a spectacular lineup of athletes cross cloud lines and volcano ridges to be crowned king and queen of Transvulcania 2019. Here we have the […]
May
10
TRANSVULCANIA 2019 : VK DOMINATED BY YOUNG STARTS, VICTORY FOR DANIEL OSANZ AND JESSICA PARDIN
posted by adefrutos
. Transvulcania 2019 has started with its VK, 7,6 km and a tough 1,200m uphill climb won by young Daniel Osanz (ESP) from Adidas Terrex and Jessica Pardin (FRA) La Sportiva. This VK kicked off the weekend of races on La Palma which will follow with the half marathon, marathon and the ultramarathon tomorrow. . […]
May
09
TRANSVULCANIA 2019 : IT IS SHOWTIME FOR TRANSVULCANIA 2019, FAVORITES, PROGRAM
posted by adefrutos
. The Migu Run Skyrunner® World Series arrives to Transvulcania this weekend, runners from all over the world will climb from sea to sky over volcanoes for the legendary Transvulcania Ultramarathon, a pinnacle event in the Migu Run Skyrunner® World Series Calendar and the first SuperSky Race of the series. Starting with the KV this […]
May
06
YADING SKYRUN 2019: VICTORY FOR MEGAN KIMMEL AND RENJIA JIAE
posted by adefrutos
. Renjia Jiae (CHN), Team Toread, wins his first skyrace on home turf, crossing the finish line to a roaring applause from the emotional and excited people of Yading. Megan Kimmel (USA), Team Salomon, once again proves herself unbeatable at high-altitude, winning the women’s race for a third time. Let’s see the best of Yading […]
